We may be delirious from the onset of Midwestern summer heat, but I’m out of my mind with three of my favorite things, all wrapped in one package: water towers, quirky roadside attractions, and the enterprising American entrepreneur.

The Water Tower: The Britten Leaning Water TowerRoadside entertainment: Yes, Texas. Of course. Groom, Texas.

The enterprising entrepreneur: Around 1980, Ralph Britten purchased the tower from a nearby town, transported it to Groom, and installed it intentionally tilted to draw highway travelers into his truck stop. And ironically (or maybe not) the leaning tower-billboard has long outlived the business. More details here!